Understanding drivers of rural and remote health outcomes: a conceptual framework in action

Bourke, Lisa, Humphreys, John S., Wakerman, John, and Taylor, Judy (2012) Understanding drivers of rural and remote health outcomes: a conceptual framework in action. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 20 (6). pp. 318-323.

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Abstract

Objective: To demonstrate the usefulness of a conceptual framework to increase the understanding of rural and remote health by applying it to specific rural and remote health scenarios.

Design: A conceptual framework was applied to two case studies illustrative of key issues in rural health to reflect different contexts, issues and responses.

Results: Application of the framework to both case studies highlighted that changes in rural and remote health are diverse. While power was a key element of the framework, the interaction of all framework components underpinned changes.

Conclusion: The framework facilitated understanding of change in these rural scenarios and demonstrated that improvement in rural health requires change at both the local and structural levels.

Item ID: 25140
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1440-1584
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case study, conceptual framework, isolation, power, rural health

Date Deposited: 26 Feb 2013 02:24
FoR Codes: 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111799 Public Health and Health Services not elsewhere classified @ 100%
SEO Codes: 92 HEALTH > 9205 Specific Population Health (excl. Indigenous Health) > 920506 Rural Health @ 100%
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